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Address Monk’s Cove Now, Cobourg Resident Urges
Cecilia Nasmith/Today’s Northumberland Eva Hall represented a number of Monk's Cove residents Monday at Cobourg council to urge action on
Cobourg Mayor Announces His Retirement
Cecilia Nasmith/Today's Northumberland Cobourg Mayor Gil Brocanier announced at Monday's council meeting that he will not run for re-election this
Northumberland County Partners with Transition House to Deliver Modernized Emergency Shelter Services
Following an intensive system review and ‘Request for Proposals’ (RFP) process, Northumberland County announced today that it will partner
Cobourg Council – Nickerson Woods Details Shared
Cecilia Nasmith/Today’s Northumberland A 23-residence development that follows the contours of Nickerson Road to the south is in the planning
Cobourg Council – Central Park Villages Can Be Home To All Ages
Cecilia Nasmith/Today’s Northumberland Rick and Shawn Rondeau had a draft plan approved for 1,700 units for their 107.3-hectare parcel of
Cobourg Council – Cultural Master Plan Consultant Recommended
Cecilia Nasmith/Today’s Northumberland Cobourg council voted at Monday's committee-of-the-whole meeting to award a contract of $64,890 plus HST to MDB
Cobourg Council – Waterfront Features Get Attention
Cecilia Nasmith/Today’s Northumberland Two Cobourg waterfront features received council's attention at Monday's committee-of-the-whole meeting. The Monk's Cove retaining wall was the
Cobourg Council – Council Unpersuaded By Sidewalk Arguments
Cecilia Nasmith/Today’s Northumberland Donna Woods represented a contingent of Northwood Drive residents at Cobourg council's committee-of-the-whole meeting Monday to request
Cobourg Council – Dressler Portrait Will Return
Cecilia Nasmith/Today’s Northumberland Marie Dressler Foundation president Rick Miller appeared before Cobourg council's committee-of-the-whole meeting Monday with a question –
Cobourg Council – Queen Street Development Details Shared
Cecilia Nasmith/Today’s Northumberland The parking lot at the corner of McGill and Queen streets in Cobourg, along with the former
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Despite the Parking Congestion Few Parking Tickets Issued Over the Weekend in Cobourg
(Today's Northumberland file photo) It seems the visitors to town were compliant with their parking this weekend. Today’s Northumberland can confirm
Video – Port Hope and Cobourg Mayors Join Forces for “One Toonie At A Time” Campaign
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8h8T6whyryY The mayors of both Port Hope and Cobourg joined forces for the One Toonie At A Time campaign on
Video – Port Hope Resident Helps Out the “One Toonie at a Time” Campaign
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0rJ30QqyAiY Port Hope resident Jeff Lees spend the afternoon relaxing in front of his home on Hope Street North collecting
Kawartha Vision Care in Cobourg Celebrates Grand Re-Opening
Kawartha Vision Care in Cobourg marked an exciting milestone with its Grand Re-Opening recently. The business celebrated a fresh new
Letter To The Editor – Reader Stands “Firmly” with Mayors Position on 310
(Today's Northumberland file photo) Dear Mayor ClevelandThe situation in Cobourg regarding 310 Division and the Transition House shelter has raised
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Video – Photo Gallery – Canada Day Festivities in Grafton
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GRRt2kkbN9c Alnwick/Haldimand Township held their Canada Day celebrations on Sunday, June 29, 2025 in Grafton. The festivities kicked off with a
Video – Cobourg’s Waterfront Is The Hub of the Community on Weekends
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Y9YlLQzQN_A Lots of activities were taking place down at the waterfront in Cobourg on Sunday, June 30, 2025. There seemed to
Video – Three People Rescued by Coast Guard on Lake Ontario
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6WgeuLEjwJ4 Three people from Brampton were rescued from the chilly waters of Lake Ontario by members of the Coast Guard
Video – Second Annual Crowe’s Car Show in Alderville
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=E8zpkGGSZVY It was the second annual Crowe’s Car Show in Alderville on Saturday, June 14, 2025. Over 70 vehicles including hot
Northumberland United Way Celebrates “Day of Caring”
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LygUvWvaMhY A number of local businesses, nonprofit community living, seniors celebrated the Northumberland United Way’s “Day of Caring” on Friday,
- Crime
OPP – Nearly 600 Stolen Vehicles Recovered as a Result of Project Vector
The Ontario Provincial Police (OPP)-led Provincial Auto Theft and Towing (PATT) Team and the Canada Border Services Agency (CBSA)
OPP – Over 30 People Arrested Regarding Auto Thefts
Thirty-four individuals residing in Montréal and the surrounding area have been arrested following a joint forces operation between the
OPP – 274 Illegal Firearms Seized in Record Breaking Drug Bust
Province's largest seizure of handguns and assault-style rifles results in 16 arrests, 279 charges and one wanted person The Ontario
Quinte West OPP – Five People Charged with Murder (Names Released)
Five People Charged with Murder Five people have been charged with murder in connection with a death in early January
Durham Regional Police – Suspect Wanted in Killing of Pickering Casino Security Guard
Investigators have released the name and photo of a male wanted in the killing of a Pickering Casino security
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Cobourg’s MacNiel Drafted by Montreal Canadians
Andrew MacNiel of Cobourg was selected in the sixth round, 189th overall, by the Montreal Canadiens at the 2025
Cobourg and District Sports Hall of Fame Inducts Class of 2025
By Cecilia Nasmith/Today's Northumberland Announced last March, a sixth group of inductees was welcomed to the Cobourg and District Sports
St. Mary Student Gets Full Hockey Scholarship
By Cecilia Nasmith/Today's Northumberland Following graduation day at St. Mary Secondary School next week, boom! Sophie Harold is outta here
91-Year-Old Achieves Bronze Medal in PickleBall Tournament
Cobourg resident Bob Carson was the oldest athlete of more than 250 participants from across Ontario who competed in
Port Hope Youth Competing at 2025 Bell Canadian Swimming Trials in British Columbia
A 17-year-old Port Hope youth is competing at the 2025 Bell Canadian Swimming Trials in Victoria, British Columbia this